ESPN Magazine's 2014 BODY ISSUE Round Up
Yesterday, I showed you Keri Hilson’s boyfriend, NBA baller Serge Ibaka, on the cover of the 2014 ESPN Magazine's Body Issue cover. And now the sports mag has released the additional covers and spreads of men and women athletes in professional sports.
As the first BMX athlete to ever be featured in ESPN Body Issue, Nigel Sylvester is making surely making a name for himself. The New York native has appeared in Esquire and Complex magazines amongst other fashion books and editorials. He also has endorsement deals with Nike, G-Shock, Gatorade and Beats by Dre.
In the magazine issue, Nigel talks about going nude for ESPN, racial discrimination in BMX riding and more.
Here are the highlights of what he had to say about his body and career:
Posing nude is just another challenge for me. I challenge myself on my bicycle every single day. It kind of goes hand in hand with what I do as a competitive athlete.
My shins are so jacked up. We call them "shinners" -- when you don't land properly and the pedal snaps back and hits your shins. For years my mom would say I would never find a wife with shins like that. But it's just part of my body that I've given to my sport. Just me giving my love to my art. But yeah, they are pretty jacked up.
BMX riding breaks down racial perceptions. Coming from New York City and being a BMX rider, that isn't something that's too common. I feel like for the longest time, I would ride through certain neighborhoods and people would call me a "white boy" because they associated white boys from California with BMX riding, and it bugs me so much because I'm completely not that. I completely don't fit that mold. It's really important for me to bring BMX riding to the masses and show people exactly what it is.
BMX riders are not daredevils at all. Everything I do is calculated.
My body is a direct reflection of what my bike has given to me over the years. I'm not the type of person who would go to a gym and work out, but BMX riding for me is a full-body workout. Every time I bunny hop on my bicycle, I'm lifting up the bike, which is about 23 pounds in addition to my entire body weight. On a regular day, we're bunny hopping a couple hundred times.
Also in the issue:
Major league baseball player Prince Fielder had no shame in his game. His showed off his beefy physique saying:
"You don't have to look like an Under Armour mannequin to be an athlete. A lot of people probably think I'm not athletic or don't even try to work out or whatever, but I do. Just because you're big doesn't mean you can't be an athlete. And just because you work out doesn't mean you're going to have a 12-pack. I work out to make sure I can do my job to the best of my ability. Other than that, I'm not going up there trying to be a fitness model."
"I got some nice 22s. My dad has big arms, and everyone in my family has them, so it's just normal in my house. I had them when I was younger too, but obviously there was a little more cholesterol behind them [laughs]. They've always been big, just needed to fill them out with some solid stuff in there."
Big surprise here since NFL player/Superbowl champ Marshawn Lynch is never in the mood to talk to the media. He said:
"I got to show some love for the fat backs. Don't matter if we don't get love, as long as I give mine."
"Even though I get butt-a-- naked, I'm still gonna let my body do the talking for me. I'm cool with my body, I love my body. I wouldn't trade it for no other body."
Arizona Cardinals NFL player Larry Fitzgerald:
"I'm kind of shy, to be honest. If I go to the pool or something, I keep my shirt on unless I'm getting in the water."
"My hair is a silent tribute to my mom. She passed away 11 years ago from breast cancer. She was always fond of my hair when I grew it out in high school. Every day I wake up in the morning, I can say, "Mom, I'm going to go out there and attack the day to the best of my ability." Her voice is still on my voice mail. Her [driver's] license is always with me -- I keep it close at all times."
WNBA star Angel McCoughtry:
"I have a lot of corns on my feet. It goes back to growing up with big feet. I started getting smaller-sized shoes and squishing my feet into them so people would stop saying that I had big feet. I can't tell you how uncomfortable that was, always having my toes just scrunched into tiny shoes."
"To this day I regret ever doing that. Hopefully a little girl will see this and never feel bad about being tall or having big feet, because I really wish I never did that. God, I hate that I did that."
"When I get on the court, I don't feel like the same person. It's a different person coming out to play -- this aggressive, passionate person. Beyonce called her alter ego Sasha Fierce, so I got the idea to call myself Lori Ann. This was about two or three years ago. I thought it was a lot of fun, because when Lori Ann came out, she was aggressive and mean; she gets dirty. Lori Ann wants to win, she hates losing."
Olympic bobsledder Aja Evans:
"As a woman, you can't cop out. When I was training for bobsled, I trained with my brother [Vikings DT Fred Evans], Matt Forte, Tim Jennings and a bunch of guys from the Bears. They're like "If you want to train with the big dogs, you better handle it." They made it fun, but competitive. That's what I always liked about their mentality: No matter how hard they can go on the field, off the field it's all love."
I was trying to stay with them pound-for-pound. I even went out on the field with them. I don't think I'd be a receiver -- they said I'm too girlie when I catch the ball. I'm like, "I don't want to break my nails."
"It's like athletics just run in my genes. I have a very seriously athletic family. My mom was a track and field athlete. My father was a swimmer. My brother plays DT for the Vikings. My uncle is Gary "Sarge" Matthews, who is the famous MLB player and coach from the Cubs to the Phillies. And my cousin, Gary Matthews Jr., is a phenomenal player as well."
Vetran boxer Bernard Hopkins:
"What's a diet? I don't have a diet. Jenny Craig got a diet. Seriously. I eat to live, not to die. Put that quote down there: I eat to live, not to die. A diet is going to win; it will every time."
"There is no secret. It's more of a discipline, more of a lifestyle. When someone sees me and they don't know anything about boxing, they never ever can imagine that I am almost 50 and competing and winning and a two-time champion headed to be three before the end of this year. It is well-documented how I treat my body. If you read Bernard Hopkins name in the dictionary, the definition would be "discipline."
ESPN Magazine's Body Issue 2014 hits newsstands Friday, July 11th.
Shemar Moore Grabs a Handful of Booty on the Beach
Shemar Moore is really enjoying his time in Miami. He was spotted over the weekend for the second time having some fun in the sun — this time he enjoyed his time with a few fans.
As you can see above, he wasn’t afraid to get up-close-and-personal with a lady friend.
Common's "Diamonds" Ft. Big Sean
Common is set to drop his Nobody Smiling album on July 22nd. And today, he released his single "Diamonds" featuring Big Sean. Check it
Common's No I.D.-produced album is on the way. But he's giving fans a peak with hid new "Diamonds" single. Check it below.
LISTEN HERE!
Thoughts.
Sofia Vergara & Joe Manganiello: New Couple Alert?!
They’re both extremely easy on the eyes, and it sounds like Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello have struck up a romantic relationship.
The “Modern Family” stunner, who split up with her fiancé Nick Loeb back in May, has been on Joe’s radar for quite some time, as he was previously quoted gushing about her to People.
Manganiello said, "You're gonna get me in trouble. I don't want to be like a home-wrecker. This person is engaged. She's got the curves, she's got a beautiful face, beautiful hair, just gorgeous. Naturally beautiful. She's feisty!"
"There was a picture someone snapped at the White House Correspondents' Dinner where they caught me looking at Sofia Vergara's butt. When you talk about being manipulated, that's what I'm talking about. It's like a moment of zen. There is nothing in my brain. If only I could meditate that well. I don't go after other people's women. She's got a guy. If she was single, I would be like, poof!"
And now an inside source has snitched, “They just started to hang out,” while neither actors’ reps have released statements.
Draya Michele Heats Up DELUX Magazine; Dishes On Fashion Fetishes, Returning To “BBWLA,” & Boyfriend Orlando Scandrick
Draya Michele heats up the latest issue of DELUX magazine. The reality star strikes a pose in a sexy black number, a black and white dress that hugs her curves - and along with her cover shot, is the caption BOLD+BEAUTIFUL.
Inside, she talks her growth, fashion fetishes, and if she plans to return to “BBWLA.”
Read a few highlights below..
On her growth:
I am going forward. I am. People have noticed a complete change in me. I’m just growing up. I’m simply maturing into the woman I’m supposed to be. It’s happening before my eyes, and before everyone’s eyes. My plan is actually happening.
On her fashion fetishes:
I’m really into [Vivienne] Westwood, Tom Ford, and Ted Baker. I’m also pleased with Jimmy Choo lately.
On returning to BBWLA:
Never say never!
Draya also opens up about whether there will be a Draya and Orlando wedding special. After laughingly stating she has to get a ring first, she says she wants to allow him to focus on his main craft of playing football, and she’ll leave the reality show to just her. She also talks what leaving reality TV behind would mean, who she admires, and more. Plus, rapper Tiffany Foxx, and Shantel Jackson both nab a feature in the issue as well.
If you care….Read more at DELUX! LOL!
Michelle’s New Boo Bobby Maze is A Deadbeat??
Wait I thought K.Michelle was dating Meek Mills?? Ok well clearly the “Can’t Raise a Man” singer is dating a few men? An exclusive story on BallerAlert reports K.Michelle’s new man is a deadbeat monster?
“I’m sending this email out of frustration and disgust. K Michelle is flaunting her new mystery love on social media as if he’s the best thing ever, but unfortunately her new boo, code name A1, as she refers to in her post is Bobby Maze (professional basketball player), whose instagram is @no_fabrication (Mr. A1posture). The oxymoron of this all is that he’s the biggest fabrication and the epitome of her song “Can’t Raise A Man”….it’s sad that someone like her who openly acknowledges her lack of better judgement when it comes to men repeats history over and over again.
Anyway…my gripe isn’t with their so call new found love and relationship…It’s more so that he is one of the biggest deadbeat dads out there and his monstrous approach to being a father (or should I say lack of), and his constant complaints about paying child support, despite being inconsistent with that. Let me explain, I’m assuming with his new girlfriend K Michelle celebrity status he feels the need to be on his best behavior, but yet fails to be that way with his children. Yes, I said children, though he and his family only claim one publicly (his oldest daughter which lives with his mom in Maryland). So to the world he comes across as this doting dad and talented basketball player that came from University of Tennesse Men’s basketball, but never made it to the NBA (karma), to really know that you’re beloved Bobby Maze doesn’t do right by his own kids.
Bobby Maze is so busy living with his best friend Michael Beasley (Miami Heat Player) and hanging with all his other NFL, NBA, and Celebrity friends portraying the life of a man who has it all and does it all for everybody, but yet, doesn’t do s*** with or for his children, with the exception of the one in Maryland is the biggest fabricator and his posture is F***** up.
His deadbeat daddy ways and the fact that he can send flowers, jewels and make time for K Michelle, but can’t even call or see our soon to be 4yr old daughter and never be with her for any extended time or special occasions, (like her birthday) but yet be in Knoxville, Tennessee for BMaze Celebrity Basketball Game with K Michelle right their entertaining his two IG celebrity guest @icejjfish and his own aunt @_auntcc is pathetic. You see, he’s so busy, sending her his jeweler, flowers, text messages, and keeping up with the Jones or should I say K Michelle, he continuously neglects his responsibility, makes broken promises, never follows thru, and has all the excuses in the world for not being their for his children. Yet alone, our daughter who is right here in Atlanta. It’s about balance and a genuine effort to be a better person and dad, but again he has chosen not to. Yes, it’s a choice. But here’s the other dynamic or question – is K Michelle even the type of woman to encourage her new boo to do the right thing, since she clearly lacks the motherly, nurturer type of characteristic herself with her own son (no shade). I’m just saying, it’s one thing to not want your child to be apart of reality TV ratchetness, but instead she portrayed to most of the world and fans probably otherwise. You didn’t even know until recently that she had a child. And that speaks volumes to her character. To have this positive campaign and movement, she needs to put it into practice. What do I rebel against – I rebel against deadbeat dads and moms that abandon their children
What’s even more frustrating is that his own family has pacified his horrible character and bad judgement….No one seems to really be encouraging him to be a better person and dad, or maybe they just believe all the lies he tells about all his situations. It’s never his fault, but everybody elses….
So let me give you the background on our dynamic. You see we met back in 2009 at Hot 107.9 Anniversary Concert at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA. Granted we truly were strangers in passing and I never thought anything would come of it when I gave him my number. As I’m sure he thought the same. It resulted in us having our daughter. The love of my life, but I asked God all the time, why do I have a child with such a monster. I pray over my daughter that she never knows or feels the pain her dad is trying to conflict on her because of his resentment towards me. You see, he abandon the situation while I was pregnant, despite knowing since day one and in which he never communicated any doubt she was his, but later to find out he played it totally differently to his family and friends. But I shot that down with paternity. You see he hasn’t been here form anything, but makes broken promises. I had only hoped as time went by and as I he hopefully matured, I thought he would figure it out, so the thought of him pretending to be this standout guy with K Michelle and the public, sickens me. I’m actually being nice right now, by not disclosing more. At the end of the day, this all could have been avoided if he had just did right by our daughter. But now, I wouldn’t leave our daughter with him alone, because he so desperately wants out of being a dad, he may put her in harms way.
The Memo is K Michelle your man is a fraud, a monster and a deadbeat….and if you knowingly support and love this type of person, then it let’s me and the world know she is the same.”
The Real TEAS Behind Meek Mill & Wale's Beef
I've been saving this tea for a rainy day & with Meek Mill putting Wale on blast, the rain has come. Gather ladies and gentlemen and catch the tea. Here's the back story on Meek Mill & Wale's ongoing feud as told to BA by a few very reliable sources. The story involves mistreatment of women, a few punches being thrown and ends with the tweets we see. Read on...
As you know, both artists are signed to Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group but for a few years now there has been some jealousy fueled tension between the rappers. Let's discuss how Meek and Wale were formally introduced. Wale & Kevin Durant (both DC natives) held an annual birthday weekend celebration a few years ago. During the birthday weekend Wale and 50 others attempted to get into a nightclub but was denied entry because the club was packed and it was extremely packed. This is obviously before Wale achieved any level of superstardom. Irritated Wale yelled at his female assistant that he wanted to go home and to get his keys out of her purse. The assistant asked Wale not to yell at her, as she shuffled through her purse to find Wale's car keys. Annoyed, Wale continued to yell at her and eventually pushed her into the brick wall of the club and hit her in the face, pushing her head into the wall. Bystanders saw what Wale did and intervened, immediately attempting to jump Wale. Meek, who hardly knew Wale at the time, jumped in to the fight for Wale and that's how the two became friends.
Fast forward, Some of you have seen the infamous 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards red carpet interview Bossip did with Meek Mill where Wale continuously annoyed him by interrupting his interview. If you haven't, I'll post it below. Little did you know, that's just the tip of the iceberg. Let's start with The MMG Tour (2012) featuring Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Wale & Machine Gun Kelly. Throughout the tour Wale was the opening act for Meek Mill but when the tour took a stop in Wale's home of Washington, DC, he wanted to change all of that. Wale complained several times that he did not want to open. Some describe it as "whining" but I'll just use the word "complain" for all intents and purposes. Meek, who was frustrated with all of the whining and attempts to pit each other against one another, open hand slapped Wale, telling him to calm down and yelling out "when u act like a b**** i gotta treat u like a b****." He also reminded Wale that when he was getting beat up in DC, he, a total stranger, was the one who jumped in for him. Later the two allegedly spoke and Meek acknowledged that he had no issue letting Wale open, he just didn't need the jealousy and dramatics.
Speaking of jealousy, there has always been hidden envy behind Rick Ross' treatment of Meek vs that of Wale. As you know, Meek Mill has his own Dreamchasers label aside from being part of the MMG imprint. This is the label the late Lil Snupe was signed to, as well as others like Lee Mazin, Louis V Gutta and more. This is not a luxury Wale was afforded. He accused Ross of favoritism for allowing Meek to have a label and not him. He attempted to have artists under him (Tiara Thomas) but after he mistreated her, made her catch busses to see him, bashed her on Twitter and threatened her, she jumped ship and signed with producer/songwriter Rico Love. We wrote about all that HERE. After failed attempts of having his own label situation, and several of his colleagues and business partners quitting on the same day, Wale was obviously frustrated.
Over the years there have been several isolated incidents that would likely lead one to believe something was going on. The most recent being Meek Mill's Ciroc hosted dinner during 2014 BET Awards weekend in LA in which invited guests would get to eat, drink and mingle with Meek, as well as listen to his forthcoming album. Notably missing from the table was Wale.
This morning Wale took to Twitter saying he had ENOUGH of it and he was calling Wale out.
So while it seems random, this has been brewing for roughly two years. Wale finally responded to Meek's tweets. Check out what he said below.
Christian Siriano Slams Melissa McCarthy, Calls Her Difficult
Melissa McCarthy gives off the image of being extremely humble and likable, but according to Project Runway Season 4 winner Christian Siriano, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Melissa had previously gone on the record and stated that no designers wanted to dress her for the 2012 Academy Awards, where she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Bridesmaids. However, Siriano is denying Melissa’s claim, explaining that he met with her people about a possible collaboration at the time.
He explains, “She and her stylist chose the fabric and the beading. Quite frankly she was quite difficult to work with. She wanted some specific things that I thought would not look good on her body. And she was not comfortable with them in the end.“
Honestly, I think Melissa has a right to be ‘difficult’ when it comes to her fashion. She’s the one who has to wear the outfit during the ceremony, so shouldn’t she be comfortable in them? It’s not like she and Christian were that close, where she’d feel comfortable telling Christian exactly what she wanted out of the dress. Plus, it was her first major awards season, and she probably had difficulty articulating exactly what she wanted. Just because Christian didn’t think something would look good on her body doesn’t mean that she should listen – he’s a stylist and he’s working for her, not the other way around.
In the end, Melissa went with another designer and Christian lost his chance at dressing an A-list star for the Oscars. I’m thinking this is more sour grapes than it is anything else, especially since this interview came out right after Tammy‘s release.
It’s Official: Rosie O’Donnell Is Returning to ‘The View’
The View is spicing things up again, making Rosie O’Donnell a permanent co-host following the departure of Sherri Shepherd and Jenny McCarthy.
According to TMZ, the show will be making the official announcement shortly. The deal was finalized yesterday and sources connected to the show say they’re still looking for a Latina an a conservative to round out the cast.
If you remember, O’Donnell served as moderator on The View from 2006 to 2007, at which point she broke her contract and made an early exit. During her tenure on the show, she publicly got into it with conservative co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck.
They eventually read each other for filth during live TV back in May 2007 — with O’Donnell calling Hasselbeck “cowardly.”
She left the show immediately afterward. And now she’s back!
Paris Jackson Fears Debbie Rowe Will Die Cause She’s Too Fat
Paris Jackson has spent the last year rebounding after a serious suicide attempt last summer left her hospitalized. Since being released she has spent most of her time at a Utah boarding school, surrounded by other troubled girls with issues similar to hers. She is expected to spend most of this summer with her mother, Debbie Rowe and apparently Paris is more than a little concerned.Since splitting with Michael Jackson about 15 years ago Debbie’s weight has doubled and she is now tipping the scales at close to 100 pounds. While she owns a ranch outside of L.A. And adores horses, Debbie’s life is in actuality pretty sedentary and that’s something that Paris is hoping to change. She has been looking up healthy recipes and stock piling food ideas that are low in fat. Paris seems to be hoping that once she arrives she’ll be able to lead by example. She also hopes that she can somehow convince Debbie to start to work out. Obviously the key to losing weight is a healthy diet and exercise and Paris is hoping that if Debbie sees some weight come off it’ll motivate her to do more.
Not only is Paris playing the health card but she is also using Debbie’s upcoming wedding to try and light a fire under her to get healthier. According to the July 14th print edition of The National Enquirer Paris is trying to convince her mother that it would be really cool to surprise the guests at her wedding with a slimmer body. Do you think that Debbie cares at all about whipping herself into shape? Paris worries that she’ll lose another parent way too soon but do you think that Debbie is taking that fear seriously?
Zoe Saldana in Fashion August 2014: “I’m Not Competitive With Anybody
As one of Tinseltown’s hottest actresses, Zoe Saldana broke hearts all over the world when she married Marco Perego shortly after splitting with Bradley Cooper in 2012.
And in her cover story for Fashion magazine August 2014, the “Avatar” star explains the way everything played out, leading to her eventual marital bliss.
Zoe shares, “I was finally able to spend time without being in a relationship and even though, it was a short period of time, it was beautiful.”
“[I ended up] where I lost that fear of being alone. It was bliss. Then I met my partner when I was in really a beautiful place in my life.”
As for her hubby, Saldana gushes, “When you are desired and you desire, so many things in your life start to make sense. We both feel we are artists in our core.”
Meanwhile, Zoe prefers a more relaxed approach to her career. “When it comes to auditions, I’m not competitive with anybody. I don’t even know who’s sitting next to me. I wouldn’t even tell you if it was a blond or brunette. The moment you compare yourself, it weakens you.”
And for all aspiring actresses out there- “1. Don’t hike up your skirt too much. 2. I’m pretty sure you’re intelligent so act like it. 3. Read a book.”
FASHION FILES: Rita Ora For Roberto Cavalli
Rita Ora is absolutely stunning, the singer is the new face for Roberto Cavalli Autumn Fall 2015, Ora posted a few pictures and one with the caption “what a great honor” to be apart of this huge fashion and music collaboration. Check out more fabulous flicks inside of Rita rocking Roberto Cavalli.
Finally a photographer who captured her true beauty, rita Ora looks perfect in these pictures. In the above picture Rita is rocking a Regina Bag for the Cavalli 2015 line.
#wejustgettinstarted #newFamilia #madonnaMia!
Rita Ora in a blue Roberto Cavalli dress
Speechless……………………….#wejustgettinstarted @roberto_cavalli @eva_cavalli @francescocarrozzini #newFamilia #madonnaMia!
University of Miami Players Arrested For Sexual Battery Charges On Teen
ESPN reports, Two University of Miami football players have been arrested on sexual battery charges against a "physically helpless" 17 year old girl. The two have been dismissed from the team and suspended.
Jawand Blue (left) and Alexander Figueroa (right) both admitted to buying drinks for the victim, bringing her back to Figueroa's dorm room in the early morning hours of July 5th, and repeatedly performing sexual acts, including intercourse, without her consent while she was "physically helpless to resist."
In a statement released Tuesday, Miami athletic director Blake James said the players had been dismissed from the team and suspended and barred from campus.
"Earlier today, I permanently dismissed JaWand Blue and Alexander Figueroa from the UM football team," James said in the statement. "The University has also suspended the students from school and barred them from all campus facilities while the University conducts an internal investigation and continues to cooperate with local law enforcement. Any allegation of a sexual assault is extremely serious, and the University will not tolerate conduct that threatens the sanctity and safety of our students and our campus. We hold all of our students -- especially student athletes -- to the highest standards of moral conduct."
Both are being held on a $10,000 bond according to the Miami-Dade County records.
I mean what would possess these two to throw away their futures. These two 20 year old former linebacks for the Hurricanes intentionally decided to take advantage of a young girl. Smh
NeNe Clears Up RHOA Departure Rumors
Last week NeNe Leakes left fans scratching their heads after sending a bizarre Tweet about her status on The Real Housewives of Atlanta
NeNe attempts to clear up the confusion…
After fans began questioning the meaning behind the Tweet NeNe re-Tweeted people fluent in NeNe speak explaining that NeNe was actually calling her departure rumors a bunch of lies.
Read from the bottom up.
First things first this show is her bread and butter and if she leaves she is not going to make nowhere near what she is making on R.H.o.A. Ms NeNe just stop it CHILE you need this gig!
Halle Berry Adds Eye Candy to “Late Show with David Letterman”
Stepping out for some promotional duties, Halle Berry headed over to the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York City for an appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman.”
The “Monster’s Ball” actress was stunning in a figure-hugging purple dress as she waved to her fans and posed for pictures ahead of her interview.
Halle was in the house to plug her brand new television series “Extant,” slated to debut on the CBS network on Wednesday (July 9) at 9pm.
Meanwhile, last month Berry was ordered to begin paying $16,000 per month to her baby daddy Gabriel Aubry as a means of child support for their daughter Nahla.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘Hopped Up On Mountain Dew’
Some parents limit their kids’ soda intake. Others let them drink enough so they can climb a damn soda machine. Not saying one method is better than the other, but limiting their intake is in fact better.
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM
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